Special Screenings

FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL

April 1, 2005

ITALIAN CINEMA NIGHT

AFTER MIDNIGHT (DOPO MEZZANOTE)

Sponsored by Olive Garden Italian Restaurants

April 11, 7 p.m. At Enzian

A love letter to cinema, this enchanting charmer weaves its magic through a contemporary romantic comedy. The timid night watchman at Turin's Museum of Cinema, a fellow who lives through movies, has his world shaken by a spunky gamine. Directed by Davide Ferrario (Italy, 2004, 89 min, in Italian with English subtitles).

Michael Winslow (Police Academy) wrote and costars in a fun-filled kids' comedy adventure about a genius dog (Andy Richter) and his quest to keep the evil (but silly) Dr. Wagner (Craig Ferguson) from carrying out his plans for world domination. Directed by Yariv Ozdoba and Oren Goldman, world premiere (USA, 2004, 84 min.).

FLORIDA FEATURE

Say Yes Quickly

April 9, 9:30 p.m. at Enzian Theater

Confused writer Hannah has logged onto the Internet and out of life. Her mysterious e-mail mentor @lien promises to help finish her novel, but Henry, a goofy townie, unknowingly challenges @lien's intentions. The directorial debut of Blair Witch producer Gregg Hale, East Coast premiere, only second U.S. showing (USA, 2004, 88 min.).

FLORIDA DOCUMENTARIES

Total running time: 96 minutes

April 10, 11 a.m. at Enzian

When Pigs Fly

This short trailer from Eric Breitenbach, director of Alligator Book and co-director of My Father's Son (FFF 2002), provides a peek into his forthcoming documentary feature about love overcoming tragedy (USA, 2005, 3 min.).

Dream On Silly Dreamer

Once upon a time, more than 1,300 animators worked for the Walt Disney Company. They did not live happily ever after. Directed by Dan Lund, East Coast premiere, only second U.S. showing (USA, 2004, 40 min.).

Fighting For Life In The Death-Belt

Florida's Jeff Marks and Adam Eland follow one of the world's leading anti-death penalty attorneys, Stephen Bright, in his gripping struggle to save his clients as their executions approach. Music and narration by Ani DiFranco. Directed By Jeff Marks and Adam Elend, East Coast premiere, second U.S. showing (USA, 2004, 53 min.).

FLORIDA SHORTS

Total running time: 95 minutes

April 16, 4:30 p.m. at Enzian

The Sky is Falling

A Depression-era hotel sets the scene for a hectic rush to save one last soul during the stock market crash. A witty, charming period piece with an effective original score by Matt Mariano. Directed by Adam J. Kreps (USA, 2004, 20 min.).

LAMIA

A dark and disturbing psychological thriller about a young artist strangely unsettled by his surroundings. The mysterious appearance of a beautiful model in his studio leads him to discover that the past few days have vanished from his memory. Directed by Katerina Slantcheva (USA, 2004, 20 min.).

NAKED

A young married couple struggles with emotional intimacy, leaving the wife at the end of her rope and the husband at the end of her towel. Directed by Andrew Kenneth Gay, world premiere (USA, 2004, 5 min.).

Cat's Bad Hair Day

Thirteen-year-old Alicia is chased by boys, teased by girls, and ignored by her dad. Whether she likes it or not, womanhood is fast approaching. Directed by Debby Wolfe (USA, 2004, 16 min.).

THE DOMESTICATION OF THE INCREDIBLE LMNO ROBOT

Struggling to befriend a boy and his mother, a well-intentioned robot learns that personal happiness really requires finding a world you can call your own. Directed by Benjamin M. Piety (USA, 2005, 11 min.).

Goodnight Charlie

A young boy on the verge of outgrowing the world of childhood fantasies shares one last "goodnight" with his teddy bear. Directed by Danny Daneau (USA, 2004, 7 min.).